T-Mobile: The shirt

As a present for my nephew for his 1st birthday, I wanted to make him something special. When he started crawling, and then walking, his parents nick-named him T-Mobile. Very fitting since his name is Tyler and his was mobile! His favorite toy also happens to be a cell phone. I couldn't help but make him this shirt!

It isn't perfect. It's a little crooked, but I think for my first EVER attempt at an embroidered/applique T-shirt, it isn't too bad! Holy cow, embroidered shirts are TOUGH! It isn't like you just throw the shirt in the hoop like you do with most embroidery projects. Oh no. You have to get this special sticky stabilizer that you put in the hoop. And then you sort of turn the shirt inside out and stick the inside of the shirt on the sticky part of the stabilizer so the front part you want shows. You really have to keep an eye on it beacuse it is very easy for the shirt to get bunched up.

I have to give a major shout out to my pal Lisa at Love Lucas Creations. She helped me out big time with this project!! Girl, I've said it before...you're a genius. :) I also have to give a major shout out to my husband because he also helped me figure things out as well. I'd like to know why the heck my embroidery machine didn't come with more detailed embroidery instructions in the user manual??? Oh and I'm also going to give Lisa major kudos for her fabulous Tees. She does such a great job with them and they are HARD! I never had any idea how hard some of the applique designs could be until I tried this!! Be sure to check out her website. Seriously - cutest.shirts.ever. And very affordable.

So excited to debut a new item!!!

FINALLY! I have had this project in the works for over a month, but life and custom orders have had me so busy, I didn't have time to work on them. Introducing - Ribbon Blocks!

Baby will be safely entertained when playing with these soft ribbon blocks. They have looped ribbon to attach easily to carriages, car seats, high chairs, or strollers. Each facet of the blocks feature lots of tags, colors, and tactile elements.

WHY BLACK & WHITE?
Newborns can see from birth, just not as clearly as an older child or adult. Until your child is about six months of age, he will respond best to bold, contrasting colors and graphics. That’s why it’s important to provide your baby with toys that feature the visual extremes of black, white and red. These high-contrast colors will captivate and hold baby’s attention, encouraging visual development as well as physical activity – like wiggling, kicking, and arm waving.

Ribbon Blocks are $9 each. Matching Ribbon Blankets are available as well - get a matching set for $20. A great gift for a new baby!


And of course - no new item debut would be complete without an opportunity to WIN said new item, right??? Soooo...stay tuned for the contest announcement! :-)